High School Blitz

Published: Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, November 23, 2012 at 12:19 a.m.

■ Gainesville High girls basketball team has been invited to play in the WB Sports Basketball Tournament Dec. 28-29 in Upper Marlboro, Md. According to Hurricanes coach David Gordon, it will be two tournaments with four teams of girls and four teams of boys. The girls field will include a team from Virginia, Georgia and Maryland. GHS, which is already 2-0 on the season, figures to once again make a run at state this season.

■ Former P.K. Yonge football standout Andrew Maddox was named first team all-Northern Athletics Conference for Concordia Chicago after rushing for 1,121 yards and 14 TDs during the team's historic 10-1 season, which included its first appearance in the Division III playoffs. He set a school record with his 355-yard performance against Concordia Wisconsin in October.

■ Former GHS standout Andronicus Lovette scored the game-winning TD for Bethune-Cookman in its 21-16 win over Florida A&M in the Florida Classic last Saturday. The senior ran for 9 yards on a 4th-and-3 late in the game, putting the Wildcats at the Rattlers' 1. He then scored on the next play in his final game at Bethune Cookman.

■ GHS remember well back in late August in the season opener when Yulee's Derrick Henry ran for 316 yards in a 51-28 loss at Citizens Field. Last Friday, Henry, who has committed to Alabama, eclipsed Ken Hall's 59-year-old national career rushing record, surpassing the mark on a 59-yard TD run, one of six in a 41-26 playoff win over Taylor County. He finished with 482 yard on the night. Taylor is led by ex-GHS coach Ryan Smith.

■ The state softball tournament site for next May will at the Vero Beach Sports Village, formerly the site of Dodgertown, where the Los Angeles Dodgers held their spring training until moving away in 2008.

WHAT'S NEXT: If Buchholz wins, will travel to Oviedo or Orlando Evans in the regional finals on Nov. 30; if Lincoln wins, will host Evans or travel to Oviedo

SCOUTING REPORT: The Bobcats, under first-year coach Mark Whittemore, did what not many expected last Friday, go to unbeaten and No. 2 Jacksonville First Coast and beat the Buccaneers. They did it with a harassing defense (5 sacks, 2 by Deontrae Neal) that constantly put pressure on the quarterback and held First Coast to a season-low for points in a game. Linebacker Kurt Oehlbeck had 12 tackles for Buchholz, which will need another superb defensive effort at district-rival Lincoln. The Trojans whipped Buchholz at Citizens Field in October (45-7), but both QB Bryce Goston and RB Kenny Scott were out with injuries. Scott, who ran for 96 yards and scored the Bobcats' lone TD against First Coast, has 1,350 on the season with 13 TDs. Lincoln is anchored defensively by UF commit James Hearns at LB. Trojan QB Cameron Joseph passed for 245 yards with two TDs (both to 6-foot-2 WR Taj Williams) and two interceptions in last week's win over Fleming Island, which eliminated Lincoln a year ago in the quarterfinals. Last week's Bobcats win broke a 0-6 streak in the first round of the playoffs and put them in the second round for the first time since 2001, which is also the last time they reached the regional finals.

COACH SPEAK: “It doesn't get easier, especially in our quad of the 7A playoffs with the quarters and semifinals. The good thing is we have already seen them. We know their makeup offensively and defensively. Having Kenny and Bryce in this game, which we didn't the last time, will be really big. The fact that we will have Kenny, it gives us the ability to grind some clock and that will give us an added advantage. Really the key to our success defensively is the push we get up front. If you put pressure on the quarterback, you lessen his effectiveness. We want to minimize their efficiency passing the football. It is really exciting what Eastside and Gainesville have also done. It is going to be exciting to see who comes out on Friday.” - Buchholz coach Mark Whittemore

WHAT'S NEXT: If Columbia wins, will travel to Milton or Navarre in the regional finals on Nov. 30; if St. Augustine wins, will host Milton or travel to Navarre

SCOUTING REPORT: This is a rematch of last year's regional quarterfinal in which Columbia went to St. Augustine and stunned the No. 2 and unbeaten Yellow Jackets 24-9, outscoring them 17-0 in the second half. The Jackets will certainly be looking for revenge from last year, but the Tigers have been dominant lately and showed that against Bartram Trail. Columbia had three interceptions, two by Rakeem Battle, and were up 28-0 by halftime against the Bears. QB Jayce Barber passed for 154 yards and two TDs, Nathan Ayers had four receptions for 92 yards with a score and RB Ronald Timmons had 165 yards and two TDs. St. Augustine is also very balanced offensively, and RB Levent Sands ran for a career-high 261 yards in a tough home win over Ridgeview.

COACH SPEAK: “Last week we were looking more at it as redemption for last year's loss to Bartram Trail than a revenge game. I'm sure St. Augustine is looking at this game the same way considering we beat them at their place. For us, it is same every week, we want to be better than a week ago, clean up on our mistakes and play to the best of our abilities. The biggest game of our lives is the next game.” - Columbia coach Brian Allen

*WHAT'S NEXT: If Gainesville wins, will host Hillsborough or Seffner Armwood in the regional finals on Nov. 29 or Nov. 30; if Vanguard wins, will host Armwood or play at Hillsborough

SCOUTING REPORT: This is a rematch of the Oct. 19 battle, which Gainesville won (34-19) at Citizens Field to clinch the District 5-6A title. The Hurricanes' passing attack struggled in that contest, but the ground game totaled 322 yards, led by Ralph Webb and Tony James, who ran for 152 and 138 yards, respectively, with four touchdowns. The most memorable run was James' 74-yard sprint that made it 34-6 in the third quarter. Vanguard junior QB Adam Robles finished with 266 yards passing, 178 of that in the second half, and had TD throws of 68 and 43 yards. The Knights couldn't run it the last time against the ‘Canes, totaling just 17 yards, and wasted three scoring opportunities in the first half. This will be a big challenge for the ‘Canes secondary as the Knights will likely challenge them early and often and have a pair of 6-foot-2 receivers. Vanguard had to forfeit its 48-0 district win over Lecanto for using an ineligible player. The loss didn't affect the Knights' runner-up finish in the league. Gainesville has won 28 of its last 29 games at Citizens Field.

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COACH SPEAK: “Vanguard has the best receiving corp that we will face this year. That is a credit to them. They match well with us, they are big, physical and strong. Vanguard is a real good team and our kids understand that. We will be ready. As a passing corp, we just weren't on that game (on Oct. 19). That happens, you have to move on. We are looking for him (Mark Cato) to have a better game this time for sure. We have a mature team. Us overlooking an opponent, changes in schedule because of the holiday, I don't see that being a problem. It is their team (seniors). They put it on their back. They are on a mission.” - Gainesville coach James Thomson

WHAT'S NEXT: If Eastside wins, will host either St. Petersburg Lakewood or Tampa Robinson in the regional finals on Nov. 29 or Nov. 30; if Pasco wins, will host either school

SCOUTING REPORT: The Rams have shown they can win at tough venues, like at North Marion to clinch the district title, but this will be their toughest test to date. The Colts' 24-point loss was actually the closest any team has come to the Pirates, who have posted six shutouts on the season and are averaging 47.8 points per game. The Pirates won at district-rival Anclote 34-0 on Sept. 28. The Rams are led by QB Sir Jackson, who accounted for four of the Rams' five touchdowns, picking up three scores on 72 rushing yards and returning one of two interceptions to the end zone. D'Quan Davis also had two picks and Zack Green led the Rams to their first shutout of the season. Anclote had minus 11 yards rushing on 34 carries. Pasco defensive lineman Joey Ivie, a UF commit, had 4.5 sacks against the Colts. RB David Emmanuel averages over 10 yards a carry.

COACH SPEAK: “We want them to play as hard as they can, give all the effort that they can, and prepare themselves hard no matter who they are playing. Sir is going to play a key factor, but our defense needs to play with the same intensity like last week. It is going to take a team effort. They are excited about what they did last week and are excited that they get to play football after Thanksgiving..” - Eastside coach Jeff Parker

WHAT'S NEXT: If Trenton wins, will host Newberry or travel to Union County in the state semifinals on Nov. 30; if Lafayette wins, it will host either school

SCOUTING REPORT: A rematch of the season opener, also at Trenton, in which the Tigers broke from a tight game, outscoring Lafayette 21-7 in the second half for a 42-26 win. Trenton had 324 yards on the ground in that contest as RB Cedric Stokes scored three TDs (118 yds. rush total) and also had one interception on defense. The senior had 149 yards, two TDs and had two picks on defense last week in knocking off the defending 1A state champs. QB Stephen Smith, who triggers the Wing-T attack, is 15 yards short of 1,000 yards rushing. After a 1-2 start, the Hornets have won eight straight and have the area's leading rushing in J.R. Bass (1,444 yards, 17 TDs), and one of the leading receivers in Rodney Brown (40-627 yards, 8 TDs). Sophomore QB Brycen Lee threw for 153 yards and 3 TDs in last week's win.

COACHES SPEAK: “We are glad to have the opportunity to play. Trenton provides a lot of challenges. Their offense has been very difficult for anyone to have a handle on. We feel like we are peaking at the right time. We have to play our best game. They have played great all year. We've got our work cut out for us that's for sure.” - Lafayette coach Joey Pearson

“We've got our hands full. We will need the same type of performance as we did against Jefferson. We had to fight to win the first time we played them, and I don't expect anything less. They are very good, they are balance. That is what makes them so good, to be able to run the ball and pass it. It is big for us to have it here.” - Trenton coach Andrew Thomas

WHAT'S NEXT: If Union County wins, will host Trenton or play at Lafayette in the state semifinals on Nov. 30; if Newberry wins, will travel to Trenton or Lafayette

SCOUTING REPORT: This is a rematch of a game two weeks ago, also in Lake Butler, in which Carl Alexander kicked a 45-yard field goal with 6:23 left and the Tigers held on for a 10-7 win to clinch District 7 over the Panthers. Union starting QB Chandler Mann missed that game and did not play last week against Crescent City. Sophomore Caleb Cox made his first start at QB last week for the Tigers, and coach Ronny Pruitt said he will likely start on Friday. RB Ra'kheem Hoyt scored two touchdowns, including the game-winner, last week for Newberry, which is in its first playoffs since 2008.

COACH SPEAK: “We've got to quit turning the ball over and get more points. The last time we played Union we had way too many penalties and had three turnovers. Hopefully we can work on some things. We have to have another effort from the defense like they gave us the first time to give us a shot.” - Newberry coach Chris Baker

“Injuries have kind of plagued us and we will have kids at different places because of it. Chandler (Mann) is still out with a high ankle sprain and we will start our JV quarterback (Cox). We are also looking to start a freshman at fullback (Daquan Edwards out with injury). But we are going to keep on keepin on. We have to play them a second time, and I have the same concerns as last time. Their defense is good, they clog up the middle well. We will have to get creative with some things and capitalize on what opportunities we get.” - Union County coach Ronny Pruitt

Athlete of the week nominations are made via phone call on Sundays between 4-7 p.m. Call 352-374-5050.

For fall season sports (volleyball, swimming and diving, cross country, golf), all-area ballots will be sent to athletic directors soon. All-area ballots for football will be sent once the season is over.

<p>■ Gainesville High girls basketball team has been invited to play in the WB Sports Basketball Tournament Dec. 28-29 in Upper Marlboro, Md. According to Hurricanes coach David Gordon, it will be two tournaments with four teams of girls and four teams of boys. The girls field will include a team from Virginia, Georgia and Maryland. GHS, which is already 2-0 on the season, figures to once again make a run at state this season. </p><p>■ Former P.K. Yonge football standout Andrew Maddox was named first team all-Northern Athletics Conference for Concordia Chicago after rushing for 1,121 yards and 14 TDs during the team's historic 10-1 season, which included its first appearance in the Division III playoffs. He set a school record with his 355-yard performance against Concordia Wisconsin in October.</p><p>■ Former GHS standout Andronicus Lovette scored the game-winning TD for Bethune-Cookman in its 21-16 win over Florida A&M in the Florida Classic last Saturday. The senior ran for 9 yards on a 4th-and-3 late in the game, putting the Wildcats at the Rattlers' 1. He then scored on the next play in his final game at Bethune Cookman.</p><p>■ GHS remember well back in late August in the season opener when Yulee's Derrick Henry ran for 316 yards in a 51-28 loss at Citizens Field. Last Friday, Henry, who has committed to Alabama, eclipsed Ken Hall's 59-year-old national career rushing record, surpassing the mark on a 59-yard TD run, one of six in a 41-26 playoff win over Taylor County. He finished with 482 yard on the night. Taylor is led by ex-GHS coach Ryan Smith.</p><p>■ The state softball tournament site for next May will at the Vero Beach Sports Village, formerly the site of Dodgertown, where the Los Angeles Dodgers held their spring training until moving away in 2008.</p><p><b>State playoff capsules</b></p><p><b>All games start at 7:30 p.m. Friday; Admission: $8</p><p>REGIONAL SEMIFINALS</b></p><p><b>WHO:</b> Buchholz (6-5) at No. 7 Tallahassee Lincoln (9-1)</p><p><b>WHAT:</b> Class 7A-Region 1</p><p><b>HOW THEY GOT HERE:</b> Buchholz def. No. 2 Jacksonville First Coast 10-7 in OT; Lincoln def. Fleming Island 27-17</p><p><b>WHAT'S NEXT:</b> If Buchholz wins, will travel to Oviedo or Orlando Evans in the regional finals on Nov. 30; if Lincoln wins, will host Evans or travel to Oviedo</p><p><b>SCOUTING REPORT:</b> The Bobcats, under first-year coach Mark Whittemore, did what not many expected last Friday, go to unbeaten and No. 2 Jacksonville First Coast and beat the Buccaneers. They did it with a harassing defense (5 sacks, 2 by Deontrae Neal) that constantly put pressure on the quarterback and held First Coast to a season-low for points in a game. Linebacker Kurt Oehlbeck had 12 tackles for Buchholz, which will need another superb defensive effort at district-rival Lincoln. The Trojans whipped Buchholz at Citizens Field in October (45-7), but both QB Bryce Goston and RB Kenny Scott were out with injuries. Scott, who ran for 96 yards and scored the Bobcats' lone TD against First Coast, has 1,350 on the season with 13 TDs. Lincoln is anchored defensively by UF commit James Hearns at LB. Trojan QB Cameron Joseph passed for 245 yards with two TDs (both to 6-foot-2 WR Taj Williams) and two interceptions in last week's win over Fleming Island, which eliminated Lincoln a year ago in the quarterfinals. Last week's Bobcats win broke a 0-6 streak in the first round of the playoffs and put them in the second round for the first time since 2001, which is also the last time they reached the regional finals.</p><p><b>COACH SPEAK:</b> “It doesn't get easier, especially in our quad of the 7A playoffs with the quarters and semifinals. The good thing is we have already seen them. We know their makeup offensively and defensively. Having Kenny and Bryce in this game, which we didn't the last time, will be really big. The fact that we will have Kenny, it gives us the ability to grind some clock and that will give us an added advantage. Really the key to our success defensively is the push we get up front. If you put pressure on the quarterback, you lessen his effectiveness. We want to minimize their efficiency passing the football. It is really exciting what Eastside and Gainesville have also done. It is going to be exciting to see who comes out on Friday.” - Buchholz coach Mark Whittemore</p><p>LS: LINCOLN; CO: BUCHHOLZ; PK: LINCOLN; LB: LINCOLN</p><p> </p><p><b>WHO:</b> No. 3 St. Augustine (11-0) at No. 5 Columbia (10-1)</p><p><b>WHAT:</b> Class 6A-Region 1</p><p><b>HOW THEY GOT HERE:</b> Columbia def. St. Johns Bartram Trail 35-14; St. Augustine def. Orange Park Ridgeview 35-26</p><p><b>WHAT'S NEXT:</b> If Columbia wins, will travel to Milton or Navarre in the regional finals on Nov. 30; if St. Augustine wins, will host Milton or travel to Navarre</p><p><b>SCOUTING REPORT:</b> This is a rematch of last year's regional quarterfinal in which Columbia went to St. Augustine and stunned the No. 2 and unbeaten Yellow Jackets 24-9, outscoring them 17-0 in the second half. The Jackets will certainly be looking for revenge from last year, but the Tigers have been dominant lately and showed that against Bartram Trail. Columbia had three interceptions, two by Rakeem Battle, and were up 28-0 by halftime against the Bears. QB Jayce Barber passed for 154 yards and two TDs, Nathan Ayers had four receptions for 92 yards with a score and RB Ronald Timmons had 165 yards and two TDs. St. Augustine is also very balanced offensively, and RB Levent Sands ran for a career-high 261 yards in a tough home win over Ridgeview.</p><p><b>COACH SPEAK:</b> “Last week we were looking more at it as redemption for last year's loss to Bartram Trail than a revenge game. I'm sure St. Augustine is looking at this game the same way considering we beat them at their place. For us, it is same every week, we want to be better than a week ago, clean up on our mistakes and play to the best of our abilities. The biggest game of our lives is the next game.” - Columbia coach Brian Allen</p><p>LS: COLUMBIA; CO: COLUMBIA; PK: COLUMBIA; LB: COLUMBIA</p><p><b>WHO:</b> Ocala Vanguard (6-5) at No. 1 Gainesville (11-0)</p><p><b>WHAT:</b> Class 6A-Region 2</p><p><b>WHERE:</b> Citizens Field</p><p><b>HOW THEY GOT HERE:</b> Gainesville def. Brooksville Hernando 60-3; Vanguard def. Spring Hill Springstead 31-8</p><p><b>*WHAT'S NEXT:</b> If Gainesville wins, will host Hillsborough or Seffner Armwood in the regional finals on Nov. 29 or Nov. 30; if Vanguard wins, will host Armwood or play at Hillsborough</p><p><b>SCOUTING REPORT:</b> This is a rematch of the Oct. 19 battle, which Gainesville won (34-19) at Citizens Field to clinch the District 5-6A title. The Hurricanes' passing attack struggled in that contest, but the ground game totaled 322 yards, led by Ralph Webb and Tony James, who ran for 152 and 138 yards, respectively, with four touchdowns. The most memorable run was James' 74-yard sprint that made it 34-6 in the third quarter. Vanguard junior QB Adam Robles finished with 266 yards passing, 178 of that in the second half, and had TD throws of 68 and 43 yards. The Knights couldn't run it the last time against the 'Canes, totaling just 17 yards, and wasted three scoring opportunities in the first half. This will be a big challenge for the 'Canes secondary as the Knights will likely challenge them early and often and have a pair of 6-foot-2 receivers. Vanguard had to forfeit its 48-0 district win over Lecanto for using an ineligible player. The loss didn't affect the Knights' runner-up finish in the league. Gainesville has won 28 of its last 29 games at Citizens Field.</p><p><b>RADIO:</b> 104.9 FM; Online: www.theprepzone.com</p><p><b>COACH SPEAK:</b> “Vanguard has the best receiving corp that we will face this year. That is a credit to them. They match well with us, they are big, physical and strong. Vanguard is a real good team and our kids understand that. We will be ready. As a passing corp, we just weren't on that game (on Oct. 19). That happens, you have to move on. We are looking for him (Mark Cato) to have a better game this time for sure. We have a mature team. Us overlooking an opponent, changes in schedule because of the holiday, I don't see that being a problem. It is their team (seniors). They put it on their back. They are on a mission.” - Gainesville coach James Thomson</p><p>LS: GHS; CO: GHS; PK: GHS; LB: GHS</p><p><b>WHO:</b> Eastside (6-5) at No. 2 Dade City Pasco (11-0)</p><p><b>WHAT:</b> Class 5A-Region 2</p><p><b>HOW THEY GOT HERE:</b> Eastside def. Holiday Anclote 37-0; Pasco def. North Marion 34-10</p><p><b>WHAT'S NEXT:</b> If Eastside wins, will host either St. Petersburg Lakewood or Tampa Robinson in the regional finals on Nov. 29 or Nov. 30; if Pasco wins, will host either school</p><p><b>SCOUTING REPORT:</b> The Rams have shown they can win at tough venues, like at North Marion to clinch the district title, but this will be their toughest test to date. The Colts' 24-point loss was actually the closest any team has come to the Pirates, who have posted six shutouts on the season and are averaging 47.8 points per game. The Pirates won at district-rival Anclote 34-0 on Sept. 28. The Rams are led by QB Sir Jackson, who accounted for four of the Rams' five touchdowns, picking up three scores on 72 rushing yards and returning one of two interceptions to the end zone. D'Quan Davis also had two picks and Zack Green led the Rams to their first shutout of the season. Anclote had minus 11 yards rushing on 34 carries. Pasco defensive lineman Joey Ivie, a UF commit, had 4.5 sacks against the Colts. RB David Emmanuel averages over 10 yards a carry.</p><p><b>COACH SPEAK:</b> “We want them to play as hard as they can, give all the effort that they can, and prepare themselves hard no matter who they are playing. Sir is going to play a key factor, but our defense needs to play with the same intensity like last week. It is going to take a team effort. They are excited about what they did last week and are excited that they get to play football after Thanksgiving..” - Eastside coach Jeff Parker</p><p>LS: PASCO; CO: PASCO: PK: PASCO; LB: PASCO</p><p><b>Regional finals</b></p><p><b>WHO:</b> No. 3 Lafayette (9-2) at No. 1 Trenton (11-0)</p><p><b>WHAT:</b> Class 1A-Region 3</p><p><b>HOW THEY GOT HERE:</b> Lafayette def. Hilliard 56-14; Trenton def. Jefferson County 31-21</p><p><b>WHAT'S NEXT:</b> If Trenton wins, will host Newberry or travel to Union County in the state semifinals on Nov. 30; if Lafayette wins, it will host either school</p><p><b>SCOUTING REPORT:</b> A rematch of the season opener, also at Trenton, in which the Tigers broke from a tight game, outscoring Lafayette 21-7 in the second half for a 42-26 win. Trenton had 324 yards on the ground in that contest as RB Cedric Stokes scored three TDs (118 yds. rush total) and also had one interception on defense. The senior had 149 yards, two TDs and had two picks on defense last week in knocking off the defending 1A state champs. QB Stephen Smith, who triggers the Wing-T attack, is 15 yards short of 1,000 yards rushing. After a 1-2 start, the Hornets have won eight straight and have the area's leading rushing in J.R. Bass (1,444 yards, 17 TDs), and one of the leading receivers in Rodney Brown (40-627 yards, 8 TDs). Sophomore QB Brycen Lee threw for 153 yards and 3 TDs in last week's win.</p><p><b>COACHES SPEAK:</b> “We are glad to have the opportunity to play. Trenton provides a lot of challenges. Their offense has been very difficult for anyone to have a handle on. We feel like we are peaking at the right time. We have to play our best game. They have played great all year. We've got our work cut out for us that's for sure.” - Lafayette coach Joey Pearson</p><p>“We've got our hands full. We will need the same type of performance as we did against Jefferson. We had to fight to win the first time we played them, and I don't expect anything less. They are very good, they are balance. That is what makes them so good, to be able to run the ball and pass it. It is big for us to have it here.” - Trenton coach Andrew Thomas</p><p> LS: LAFAYETTE; CO: TRENTON; PK: TRENTON; LB: TRENTON</p><p><b>WHO:</b> No. 4 Newberry (8-3) at No. 2 Union County (11-0)</p><p><b>WHAT:</b> Class 1A-Region 4</p><p><b>HOW THEY GOT HERE:</b> Newberry def. Wildwood 16-10; Union County def. Crescent City 21-0</p><p><b>WHAT'S NEXT:</b> If Union County wins, will host Trenton or play at Lafayette in the state semifinals on Nov. 30; if Newberry wins, will travel to Trenton or Lafayette</p><p><b>SCOUTING REPORT:</b> This is a rematch of a game two weeks ago, also in Lake Butler, in which Carl Alexander kicked a 45-yard field goal with 6:23 left and the Tigers held on for a 10-7 win to clinch District 7 over the Panthers. Union starting QB Chandler Mann missed that game and did not play last week against Crescent City. Sophomore Caleb Cox made his first start at QB last week for the Tigers, and coach Ronny Pruitt said he will likely start on Friday. RB Ra'kheem Hoyt scored two touchdowns, including the game-winner, last week for Newberry, which is in its first playoffs since 2008.</p><p><b>COACH SPEAK:</b> “We've got to quit turning the ball over and get more points. The last time we played Union we had way too many penalties and had three turnovers. Hopefully we can work on some things. We have to have another effort from the defense like they gave us the first time to give us a shot.” - Newberry coach Chris Baker</p><p> “Injuries have kind of plagued us and we will have kids at different places because of it. Chandler (Mann) is still out with a high ankle sprain and we will start our JV quarterback (Cox). We are also looking to start a freshman at fullback (Daquan Edwards out with injury). But we are going to keep on keepin on. We have to play them a second time, and I have the same concerns as last time. Their defense is good, they clog up the middle well. We will have to get creative with some things and capitalize on what opportunities we get.” - Union County coach Ronny Pruitt</p><p>LS: UNION; CO: NEWBERRY; PK: UNION; LB: UNION</p><p><b>STAFF PREDICTION STANDINGS</b></p><p>Week 12: Paul 8-1; Larry 8-1; Laura 7-2; Cliff 7-2</p><p>Season: 1. Paul Kardasz 163-26; T-2. Laura Bernheim 159-30; T-2. Cliff Olsen 159-30; 4. Larry Savage 150-39</p><p></p><p>*If GHS and Eastside win tonight and advance to the regional finals, both will host, which means one team will play Thursday, Nov. 29, and the other on Friday, Nov. 30</p><p><b>All games start at 7:30 p.m.</p><p>REGIONAL SEMIFINALS</p><p>8A, Region 1</b></p><p>Neptune Beach Fletcher (10-1) at Seminole (7-4)</p><p>Timber Creek (10-1) at Apopka (9-2)</p><p><b>8A, Region 2</b></p><p>Tampa Plant (10-1) at Dr. Phillips (11-0)</p><p>Vero Beach (9-1) at Tarpon Springs East Lake (10-1)</p><p><b>8A, Region 3</b></p><p>Palm Beach Central (8-2) at Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge (8-2)</p><p>Weston Cypress Bay (9-2) at Miramar (7-4)</p><p><b>8A, Region 4</b></p><p>Coral Gables (4-7) at Miami Christopher Columbus Catholic (7-4)</p><p>Miami Killian (9-1) at South Dade (10-1)</p><p><b>7A, Region 1</b></p><p>Buchholz (6-5) at Tallahassee Lincoln (9-1)</p><p>Oviedo (10-1) at Evans (9-2)</p><p><b>7A, Region 2</b></p><p>Davenport Ridge Community (9-2) at Kissimmee Osceola (11-0)</p><p>Lithia Newsome (7-4) at Plant City Durant (11-0)</p><p><b>7A, Region 3</b></p><p>Venice (9-2) at Bradenton Manatee (11-0)</p><p>Stuart Martin County (5-6) at Fort Pierce Central (10-0)</p><p><b>7A, Region 4</b></p><p>Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson (8-3) at Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer (9-2)</p><p>Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (9-2) at Plantation (8-3)</p><p><b>6A, Region 1</b></p><p>Milton (8-3) at Navarre (10-1)</p><p>St. Augustine (11-0) at Columbia (10-1)</p><p><b>6A, Region 2</b></p><p>Ocala Vanguard (6-5) at Gainesville (11-0)</p><p>Seffner Armwood (8-3) at Tampa Hillsborough (9-1)</p><p><b>6A, Region 3</b></p><p>Daytona Beach Mainland (8-3) at Winter Haven (10-1)</p><p>Naples (10-0) at South Fort Myers (10-1)</p><p><b>6A, Region 4</b></p><p>Palm Bay Heritage (10-1) at Palm Bay (7-4)</p><p>Miami Northwestern (9-2) at Miami Central (8-2)</p><p><b>5A, Region 1</b></p><p>Tallahassee Godby (10-1) at Wakulla (11-0)</p><p>Jacksonville Bishop Kenny (8-3) at Baker County (9-2)</p><p><b>5A, Region 2</b></p><p>Eastside (6-5) at Dade City Pasco (11-0)</p><p>St. Petersburg Lakewood (10-1) at Tampa Robinson (10-1)</p><p><b>5A, Region 3</b></p><p>Palmetto (9-2) at Lake Wales (7-4)</p><p>East Lee County (7-4) at Immokalee (8-3)</p><p><b>5A, Region 4</b></p><p>Merritt Island (10-1) at Belle Glade Glades Central (7-4)</p><p>Miami Jackson (6-4) at Miami Norland (9-2)</p><p><b>REGIONAL FINALS</b></p><p><b>4A, Region 1</b></p><p>East Gadsden (8-2) at Yulee (8-3)</p><p><b>4A, Region 2</b></p><p>Jacksonville Bolles (10-1) at Bushnell South Sumter (11-0)</p><p><b>4A, Region 3</b></p><p>Orlando Jones (7-4) at Cocoa (9-2)</p><p><b>4A, Region 4</b></p><p>Miami Gulliver Prep (6-5) at Booker T. Washington (10-1)</p><p><b>3A, Region 1</b></p><p>Pensacola Catholic (8-3) at Madison County (10-1)</p><p><b>3A, Region 2</b></p><p>Ocala Trinity Catholic (8-3) at First Academy (11-0)</p><p><b>3A, Region 3</b></p><p>Tampa Catholic (8-3) at Clearwater Central Catholic (10-1)</p><p><b>3A, Region 4</b></p><p>Fort Lauderdale University School (9-0) at Delray Beach American Heritage (11-0)</p><p><b>2A, Region 1</b></p><p>Tallahassee North Florida Christian (7-3) at Jacksonville University Christian (10-1)</p><p><b>2A, Region 2</b></p><p>South Daytona Warner Christian (10-1) at Lake Mary Prep (11-0)</p><p><b>2A, Region 3</b></p><p>Tampa Carrollwood Day School (10-1) at Naples First Baptist (11-0)</p><p><b>2A, Region 4</b></p><p>Belle Glade Glades Day (9-2) at Miami Dade Christian (11-0)</p><p><b>1A, Region 1</b></p><p>Freeport (6-5) at Bratt Northview (8-3)</p><p><b>1A, Region 2</b></p><p>Blountstown (7-4) at Bristol Liberty County (9-2)</p><p><b>1A, Region 3</b></p><p>Lafayette (9-2) at Trenton (11-0)</p><p><b>1A, Region 4</b></p><p>Newberry (8-3) at Union County (11-0)</p><p><b>PREP ZONE POWER POLL</b></p><p>1. Gainesville (7) (6A) (11-0) - 140</p><p>2. Columbia (6A) (10-1) – 131</p><p>3. St. Augustine (6A) (11-0) – 126</p><p>4. South Sumter (4A) (11-0) – 117</p><p>5. Fletcher (8A) (10-1) – 114</p><p>6. Madison County (3A) (10-1) – 106</p><p>7. Union County (1A) (11-0) – 95</p><p>8. Trenton (1A) (11-0) – 91</p><p>9. Bolles (4A) (10-1) – 84</p><p>10. Warner Christian (2A) (10-1) – 75</p><p>11. Baker County (5A) (9-2) – 62</p><p>T12 University Christian (2A) (10-1) – 52</p><p>T12 First Coast (Jacksonville) (7A) (10-1) – 52</p><p>14. New Smyrna Beach (6A) (9-1) – 36</p><p>15. Lafayette (1A) (9-2) – 32</p><p>16. Yulee (4A) (8-3) - 30 </p><p>T17 Trinity Catholic (3A) (8-3) – 28</p><p>T17 Bishop Kenny (5A) (8-3) - 28 </p><p>19. Trinity Christian (3A) (9-2) – 20 </p><p>20. Mainland (Daytona Beach) (6A) (8-3) - 14</p><p><b>Also receiving votes</b> – Ponte Vedra (5A) (9-2) – 8; Bartram Trail (St. Johns) (6A) (8-3) – 7; Raines (Jacksonville) (4A) (8-3) – 5; Ridgeview (Orange Park) (6A) (9-2) – 5; Newberry (1A) (8-3) - 4; Buchholz (Gainesville) (7A) (6-5) - 4; Eastside (Gainesville) (5A) (6-5) - 3; Springstead (Spring Hill) (6A) (9-2) – 1.</p><h3>Attention coaches</h3>
<p>Boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer, girls weightlifting and wrestling coaches, please call in your box scores to 352-374-5050 each night by 10:30. You can also email in your box scores to sports@gainesvillesun.com. Please email prep editor Larry Savage for the correct template needed before emailing in your results. </p><p>All winter sports coaches interested in participating in weekly statistics compilations, please contact Paul Kardasz at paul.kardasz@gvillesun.com.</p><p>Athlete of the week nominations are made via phone call on Sundays between 4-7 p.m. Call 352-374-5050.</p><p>For fall season sports (volleyball, swimming and diving, cross country, golf), all-area ballots will be sent to athletic directors soon. All-area ballots for football will be sent once the season is over.</p>